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N316 MBX

1996 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,639 mi
Last recorded89,639 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjs74,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN316 MBX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 89,639 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 89,638 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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N316 MBX is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 74,717 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N316 MBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 30 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N316 MBX registered?

N316 MBX is a 1996 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N316 MBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N316 MBX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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